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Post by Penguin45 on Apr 20, 2014 20:46:54 GMT
Complete fail with the front suspension. Had to remove the housing as there was one of the large studs needing fettling. Also, the lower pivot pin wouldn't come free and you can't fit the arm and pin back through with the housing on the car. So built it all up and it's too heavy to re-fit single handedly. I did find some new and exciting holes though.....  N/S rear quarter light.  N/S C pillar.  Top of N/S C pillar under the gutter. Why on earth has it rotted there? Getting a little tee'd off with this.  Chris. |
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Post by dave1800 on Apr 21, 2014 2:15:35 GMT
That lower pivot pin was a nightmare on my Mk1 car which used to wear the bushes with regular monotomy. Much better with the modified single rubber piece. I've spent many a happy hour - not - trying to extract the taper. I saw some corrosion on one of my Mk111 cars in odd places. I had Waxoyled all of the usual places extensively and kept them "topped up." It worked extremely well in the sills, doors, box sections etc but seemed to encourage rapid rust in any area that hadn't been covered. Maybe a sacrificial type of effect? I can understand your frustration. Perhaps you are now well placed to get a job as a painter on the Forth Bridge  David Complete fail with the front suspension. Had to remove the housing as there was one of the large studs needing fettling. Also, the lower pivot pin wouldn't come free and you can't fit the arm and pin back through with the housing on the car. So built it all up and it's too heavy to re-fit single handedly. I did find some new and exciting holes though..... N/S rear quarter light. N/S C pillar. Top of N/S C pillar under the gutter. Why on earth has it rotted there? Getting a little tee'd off with this. Chris. |
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Post by Penguin45 on Apr 21, 2014 11:50:49 GMT
It's back on its wheels temporarily and looks thoroughly disreputable. Chris. |
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Post by Penguin45 on Apr 21, 2014 18:18:31 GMT
It's been one of those days when a lot has been done and there's little to show for it. Jake (a teenager) and I managed to get the front suspension re-assembled in five minutes flat. Extra pair of hands made this an easy job. Fitted some random wheels and dropped off the cable selector housing from the back of the engine.  Ady appeared with the trolley jack. To the left is my regulation 1.5 tonne trolley jack. The one under the car is nearly 6' long. MONSTER! Dropped her onto the wheels and shuffled her over far enough to get the o/s doors to open fully, so that they can be removed.  Succeeded in getting the rear o/s door to open. It now won't shut........  Slammed wiv da' rat look. Indy will understand.  Bonnet off, front cross member off - the engine is ready to remove as everything is disconnected and it's balanced on a couple of engine mounting bolts. Just need the crane bringing back from over the road and it can come out. Speedo cable - must disconnect speedo cable! Chris. |
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Post by Penguin45 on Apr 22, 2014 21:22:23 GMT
Removed speedo cable. Split the ball joints in the steering knuckles and pulled the shafts clear. Assembled crane. Work team (three teenagers) disappeared to the pub to play pool............   .......... So I did it myself. All these money making opportunities they're missing out on, I don't know.  Here's why the engine is out - that's got to be dealt with properly. Deja vu............   And a little bit by the radiator grill. All good fun. Chris. |
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Post by indianajones on Apr 22, 2014 21:25:20 GMT
lol, kids today!
That hole shouldn't be too much of a problem for someone with your skills?
-Andrew
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Post by Nick RS on Apr 22, 2014 21:51:53 GMT
Proper job Chris. My teenage self would have jumped at the chance to muck about with this car and pick up some skills along the way. I didn't have enough money to spend too much time in Burton's pubs anyway.
The fact that you have rust in exactly the same places as before in the engine bay would suggest that this is not a coincidence but evidence of an area for us all to be aware of.
Nick
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Post by Penguin45 on Apr 22, 2014 23:13:59 GMT
Chop it all out and weld, Indy, It's the only way to fix it properly. Know what you mean, Nick. I think Paul (Bullyboy) has had some very similar problems.
BTW Nick - don't leave that little blem under the rear quarter light too long - see the pic at the top of the page. Haven't figured out how I'm going to deal with that yet.
Chris.
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Post by indianajones on Apr 22, 2014 23:25:21 GMT
Slammed wiv da' rat look. Indy will understand. lol only just saw this! Needs moar slam, mate! Also needs more negative camber  -Andrew |
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Post by Penguin45 on Apr 22, 2014 23:38:37 GMT
Tee hee - those rear Metaflex bushes must be completely knackered.....
Chris
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Post by indianajones on Apr 23, 2014 0:47:58 GMT
Tyre wear would be interesting too....
-Andrew
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Post by dave1800 on Apr 23, 2014 1:17:50 GMT
I have absolutely no idea what you are talking about- guess I sound like my father  David Slammed wiv da' rat look. Indy will understand. |
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Post by Penguin45 on Apr 23, 2014 7:00:48 GMT
I have absolutely no idea what you are talking about "Hit wiv a stick" is another popular idiom for lowering the car.  Chris. |
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Post by dave1800 on Apr 23, 2014 9:19:54 GMT
And we are more concerned with the car not lowering itself, strange world  David I have absolutely no idea what you are talking about "Hit wiv a stick" is another popular idiom for lowering the car. Chris. |
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Post by threelitre on Apr 23, 2014 10:28:54 GMT
Oh dear - is there any spot on this 1800 that is NOT rusty or long gone (apart from your excellent new bits of course)?
Enjoy!
Alexander
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